Support Worker WD17

Snap Care; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare support service in Watford is seeking a part-time support worker to assist a 5-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. This role requires driving the child to school and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate will have experience with neurodisabilities, a clean driving licence, and be a patient individual. This rewarding position offers comprehensive training and the chance to contribute to the child's journey toward independence.

Benefits

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Opportunity to support a child's development

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with complex neurodisabilities.
• Clean full UK driving licence is essential.
• Gender requirement: Female applicants only.

Responsibilities

• Drive Harry and his Gran to school and back home safely.
• Support Harry in settling in after school.
• Accompany Harry to Hippotherapy on Fridays.

Skills

Experience with neurodisabilities

Confident driver

Patient and warm demeanor

Tools

Own vehicle

Job description

Overview

Support Worker, WD17 Watford. A wonderful part time role for a support worker to work with an exceptional little boy (5) who has Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Salary: £17.00 gross per hour.

• Nearest Station: Watford
• Salary/Wage: 17.00 gross per hour
• Driving Requirements: Yes, and happy to use your own vehicle for work purposes. Costs for business insurance covered and mileage 0.45 p/mile
• Essential: Experience of working with children and young people with complex neurodisabilities; confident driver; female applicants only
• Desirable: Experience of supporting clients with epilepsy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days & Hours: 17 plus hours per week; 07:30 am to 10:30 am and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 2–3 times per week (days to include a Monday and others mutually agreed), including 07:30 am to 12:00 noon, Fridays; potential to increase hours in the future
• Pets in Home: No
• Recruiter Contact: Janet ([e-mail])

About the Child

Harry is a bright and engaging 5-year-old with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. He uses a wheelchair full time and is dependent on caregivers for care needs. He enjoys books, arcades, fast rides, bright lights, and the bustle of family life. He is cognitively alert and can become frustrated if not understood; he is starting full-time at Pace Centre School (Conductive Education).

The Role at a Glance

Harry will be dressed and ready for pick-up each morning. The role includes driving Harry and his Gran to school on designated mornings and collecting him at 2:00 pm, then helping him settle in at home by 4:00 pm. On Fridays, a longer shift is required to accompany Harry and his Gran to Hippotherapy (9:00 am – 10:30 am), with return home and settled-in by 12 noon. Initially, you will support his Gran in getting Harry to and from school safely with a collaborative approach; there may be increased involvement over time.

This Job Would Suit

A warm, patient support worker who can be reliably present and responsive to Harry’s emotional and physical needs. A clean full UK driving licence is essential.

Why You’ll Love This Role

A rewarding role for someone with an interest in Therapy/Conductive Education who wants to support Harry in his journey toward greater independence. There is comprehensive onboarding and training.

Recruitment Process

This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review applications and verify essential criteria before passing suitable CVs and contact details to the client. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client. Note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for any vacancies.

Equal Opportunity

If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.